WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 11 a.m.
PRELUDE
Let Us Break Bread Together (from Spirituals for Organ) Jack Mitchener, organ
Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 11 a.m.
Marianne Kim
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
Luke 4:16–30
Robert Hubble | Discipleship Council Member
INVITATION TO WORSHIP
Robert Hubble
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
LITANY
THE LORD'S SUPPER
Rev. Hall
Leader: A table is set before us. A feast is prepared for us. People: A meal of bread and wine, of meat and bitter herbs.
Rev. Ronnie Brewer
Leader: The Lord calls us to this supper of remembrance.
Leader: To know the warmth of love;
People: The Lord calls us to serve and to be served.
People: To have the assurance that someone cares;
Leader: As we break the bread and share the cup,
Leader: To be confident of our worth;
People: Our understanding may fail us.
People: To be bold to love in return;
Leader: But we will never forget Christ’s example.
Leader: To be washed over with grace;
People: We will never forget the full extent of His love. HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 400 Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Leader: This is to know a bit of God. People: Then let us worship our God. In Christ There Is No East or West
OLD TESTAMENT
Isaiah 58:1–9a
Becky Smith
Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit
arr. Dawson
(p. 600–601 in your pew Bible)
Sanctuary Choir
OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY
MCKEE
Aaron Payne | Discipleship Council Member
Emma Lou Diemer Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated (from God With Us)
PRECIOUS LORD
OLD 100TH
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship in room C-305 of the Children's Building.
SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER
Rev. Allie Osborne
Use it to share as much information as you like and drop it in the offering plate. We understand that some people are hesitant to fill out church cards. It's true—a member of our pastoral staff will reach out, but you won't be flooded with communication. Engagement with us will be at your own pace.
Rev. Brewer Rev. Hall
CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light, Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home Ain’t-a That Good News (from Spirituals for Organ)
Also known as Communion, the Lord's Supper reminds us of Jesus' ultimate act of love—dying for our sins. The crackers and juice symbolize the sacrifice of His body and blood. The Lord's Supper is not a one-time rite, but rather a regular practice in our church. All those who prolaim Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior are welome to join us in this ritual.
Marianne Kim
Jack Mitchener, organ
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
GREEN GUEST CARD: FOR FIRST TIMERS
THE LORD'S SUPPER
BENEDICTION
Jack Mitchener, organ
USING THE PEW CARDS
If you're a guest who's ready to take the next step or a church member who wants to deepen your involvement, fill out the red pew card—I'm a Regular—and drop it in the offering plate. Let us know how we can help.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
POSTLUDE
Welcome to church! Make yourself at home here.
RED CARD: FOR RETURNING GUESTS & SPDL MEMBERS
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
HYMN NO. 273
ANTHEM
Rev. Hall
You Can’t Go Home Again
CWM RHONDDA
People: To be accepted as we are:
Rev. Jonathan Hall
(p. 835–836 in your pew Bible)
SERMON
WELCOME
HYMN NO. 33
NEW TESTAMENT
Newcomers INFO FOR
FEBRUARY IS DISCIPLESHIP MONTH Discipleship is one of Second-Ponce's four core values. As a Christ-centered church family we strive to equip people to discover God’s call for their lives. Through intentional prayer, scripture study, mission and fellowship, we can more fully develop as followers of Christ. Watch this month, as we highlight several discipleship ministries and offer information on how to incorporate spiritual practices in your daily life. For more information on how to be involved or to express an interest in serving further with the Discipleship Council, email us at discipleship@spdl.org.
CHILDCARE DURING WORSHIP We love to see children at Second-Ponce, and we have a Kids’ Club area just for them! It's one floor up from the Sanctuary, and our greeters will be happy to show you the way. In the Kids' Club, there’s a nursery and Kids Worship for babies–5th grade. You may take your children to the Kids' Club before the service or, if you prefer, they can stay with you in the Sanctuary for the entire hour or until the Doxology when kids leave with ministry leaders.
JOINING SECOND-PONCE Second-Ponce enthusiastically welcomes you to make a commitment to Christ and our community of faith. At any time during the Hymn of Response, simply walk to the front of the Sanctuary where a member of our ministry team will greet you with warmth and joy. If you're uncomfortable being "in the spotlight," but still want to join–that's ok! Speak with one of our ministers after worship and they'll walk you through an alternate plan.